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ABNT Awards Nós por Elas Seals At Women’s Initiative Event In Paraná
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) presented Nós por Elas seals during a public event recognizing organizations that implement structured practices to prevent violence against women.
ABNT Launches Environmental Labeling Initiative and Opens Free Certification for Small Businesses
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards, ABNT, has presented a new environmental labeling initiative and opened a selection process offering free certification for micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
ABNT Completes Development of Sustainability Standard for Products and Services
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has completed the development of ABNT NBR 20250,
Environmental Alliance of the Americas Approves Eco-Label Criteria for Cleaning and Paper Products
The Environmental Alliance of the Americas (Alianza Ambiental de América) has approved two sets of regional sustainability criteria under a shared eco-labeling program covering Latin America and the Caribbean.
Brazilian Football Confederation Renews ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has renewed its ISO 9001 quality management system certification following an assessment conducted by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT),
Brazil Certifies First City in the World for Urban ESG Indicators
São José dos Campos, located in the state of São Paulo, has become the first city in the world to earn an urban ESG certification, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) at its Platinum tier.
Brazil Adopts ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management Systems
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) and the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP) launched the ABNT NBR ISO 56001 Innovation Management System standard during a ceremony in São Paulo.
Inmetro Gains IAF Recognition under ISO 17024 for Personnel Certification
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has been accepted as a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024.
ABNT Becomes First Brazilian Entity Accredited to Validate Carbon Projects
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has become the first Brazilian organization accredited by Inmetro to validate greenhouse gas (GHG) projects.
Inmetro Prepares Launch of New Metris Journal, Invites Submissions on Quality Infrastructure
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) in Brazil is preparing to launch Metris, a new scientific journal dedicated to Quality Infrastructure (QI).
Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has officially welcomed 100 new employees after more than a decade without public recruitment.
Lightwall Receives Brazil’s First Environmental Label for Construction System
Lightwall Brasil has become the first company in the country to receive an Environmental Label for a construction system from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).Global News
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026.
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
